Community Health Worker program grows in Martinsville, Henry County
United Way of Henry County and Martinsville looks to hire Spanish-speaking Community Health Worker Martinsville, Va. — The United Way of Henry County and Martinsville looks to hire a Spanish-speaking […]
Virginia Housing Grants and Planning District Commissions Create New Housing Opportunities for Virginians
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2.1.23 CONTACT: Adrian Robinett (c) 276-971-0494 Adrian.Robinett@virginiahousing.com RICHMOND, VA- In 2021, Virginia Housing awarded a $40 million grant program to Virginia’s 21 Planning District Commissions (PDCs) to […]
The Harvest Foundation welcomes Bassett, Korff to Board of Directors
Local residents Jeb Bassett, John Korff join 14-member board Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation welcomes two new members to its board of directors this year, Henry County resident John […]
Kelvin Perry to lead Harvest Foundation Board of Directors
Perry marks history at the foundation as its first African American chairman Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation Board of Directors is under new leadership, electing Henry County resident Kelvin […]
January: A new year brings new possibilities
From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller A new year always brings with it optimism for possibilities. I believe it’s on all of us to harness these opportunities […]
Harvest funds programming to promote safe and secure housing in Martinsville, Henry County
Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc. receives $428,230 over three years to reduce evictions Martinsville, Va. — A three-year investment of $428,230 from The Harvest Foundation will enable Virginia Legal Aid […]
Henry County Schools Superintendent Sandy Strayer to retire July 1
For Immediate Release January 19, 2023 Henry County Public Schools’ superintendent Dr. Sandy Strayer has announced her upcoming retirement after 31 years as an educator. Dr. Strayer will retire at […]
Commonwealth Crossing receives $22.3M state grant for site development
Virginia Business Ready Sites Program helps attract new businesses by increasing portfolio of competitive project-ready sites RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced a total of $90 million in […]
United Way receives $143K VERP grant for housing stability services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 13, 2023 CONTACTS: Office of the Governor Macaulay Porter Email: Macaulay.Porter@governor.virginia.gov Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Contact: Alexis Carey Email: alexis.carey@dhcd.virginia.gov Governor Glenn […]
Uptown Partnership Joins DHCD’s Mobilizing Main Street Program Cohort
Focus on community revitalization, organizational development, and capacity building MARTINSVILLE, VA (September 22, 2022) – Martinsville Uptown Partnership (UP) is joining the Commonwealth’s Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) […]